What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Availability Specialist position at American Furniture Rental and Careers?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Product Availability Specialist will monitor inventory levels and product availability in response to Requests for “Product Checks” from sales and operations teams throughout the AFR system. This specialist will maintain ongoing communication with those sales teams about specific quotes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives and logs individual Rental Quotes for products in the region.
- Utilizes Advantage to determine availability of specific items for Rental Quotes over a given period.
- Performs follow up communication with sales team to confirm availability or offer substitutions when needed.
- Rechecks Rental Quotes when updated.
- Maintains a daily dialogue with the Inventory Control Specialist and the Operations Manager to facilitate transfers into the regions for confirmed Orders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Degree: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Languages: English and Spanish languages preferable, verbal and written.
EXPERIENCE:
- One to two years of experience in warehousing and inventory knowledge from a delivery company or similar industry preferred.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- This job will require the employee to sit in front of a desk 90% of the time.
- Ability to perform simple tasks and numerical calculations is required.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Organization and time management skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service and problem solving oriented.
- Excel in inventory control applications.
- Proficient skill level with working with spreadsheets and Database.
- Ability to work flexible hours, over time, holidays, and weekends.
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